Transport Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Transport Team Leader in Telford, where you will oversee a dynamic team and ensure efficient transport operations. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a £1,000 attendance bonus. You'll be responsible for planning and supervising transport activities, maintaining high service levels, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm provides numerous development opportunities and benefits, making it an ideal place to advance your career.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Retirement scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance of twice the annual salary

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers and discounts

Recognition programs

Access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in transport management within FMCG.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Transport Operations Team and driver team.
• Allocate drivers and vehicles efficiently to meet KPIs.
• Ensure clear communication with drivers and third-party hauliers.

Skills

Transport experience in an FMCG environment

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work efficiently under pressure

Knowledge of tachograph and driving rules

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Education

CPC National qualification

Job description

Job Description

Our Telford site has an exciting opportunity for a Transport Team Leader to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

As a Transport Team Leader, you will be responsible for supervising the Transport Operations Team and the driver team, including the daily planning of company and third-party resources. You will ensure that all vehicles and drivers receive clear, precise instructions and are fully utilized.

Shift: 4 on, 4 off; 6pm-6am.

Salary: £32,780 per annum, plus a £1,000 attendance bonus.

Key Duties of Transport Team Leader

• Allocate drivers and vehicles to loads efficiently, considering holidays, sickness, drivers' hours, and WTD regulations.
• Plan driver start times to meet site dispatch KPIs.
• Communicate proactively with third-party hauliers to ensure adherence to collection times.
• Liaise with the shunting operation for pre-loading and unloading.
• Maintain clear communication with drivers regarding start times, load information, and directions.
• Ensure orders are dispatched and delivered in the correct condition, meeting customer specifications.
• Inform collection or delivery points of any delays.
• Maintain service levels in collaboration with other departments.
• Allocate equipment to meet maintenance and service intervals as instructed by the maintenance planner.
• Adhere to the company's Health & Safety policy, reporting all accidents.

Qualifications

• Transport experience in an FMCG environment.
• Excellent communication skills for accurate information delivery.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional, approachable, and helpful attitude to ensure smooth operations.
• Knowledge of tachograph, driving rules, and regulations.
• CPC National qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and offer various development opportunities and benefits, including:

• 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Retirement scheme with a 4% employee and 4% employer contribution.
• Life assurance of twice the annual salary.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
• Eye care vouchers and discounts.
• Recognition programs such as Employee of the Month/Year and long service awards.
• Access to over 50 retailer discounts through our benefit platform.

If you meet the requirements and are ready for your next career move, apply now and join our #WinningTeam!